Zlatan Ibrahimovic didn’t waste his first chance to make a lasting impression in his new city.

In 20 minutes, Ibrahimovic scored the tying and winning goals as the Galaxy rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat LAFC.

The goals, especially his 40-yard dagger, was seen around the world and running on repeat all over social media.

“It is hard to not see it on Instagram,” Galaxy forward Ola Kamara said. “It’s all over the place.”

All eyes will be on Ibrahimovic to see what can he do for an encore as the Galaxy hosts Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night at StubHub Center (FS1, 6 p.m.).

“The important thing is to settle in and to get to know the players,” Ibrahimovic said. “Train good and prepare for the next game because the last game has already passed by. It has been a busy week.”

That’s true on and off of the field for Ibrahimovic.

He’s had his first full week of training with the Galaxy and numerous international interview requests, along with a segment on ESPN and visits to Kings and Lakers games at Staples Center.

“The most important thing is on the field,” Ibrahimovic said. “Outside, I do what I need to do and focus on the right things and prepare in the best way.

“I still feel, I’m jetlagged, but day by day, but I’m coming in. How many minutes I have in me? I don’t know. Last game I played 20 minutes, a lot of adrenaline. It’s one thing coming in (as a sub) and it’s another starting the game.”

The decision facing Galaxy coach Sigi Schmid and staff is should Ibrahimovic start the game or for now is he better suited for the super-sub role until he’s up to 90-minutes fit.

“He still has the quality, for sure,” Schmid said. “Fitness-wise, it is something because he’s been out so long, he’s going to have to regain that a little bit. Our league is a tough league with all of the travel, so there will be that adjustment as well. But his quality, if he doesn’t feel he has the quality, then he’s going to step away. But I’m confident when he says, ‘I can play,’ that he’s ready to play.”

Schmid said earlier this week they will “make that decision as we get closer to the game.”

What’s clear is Ibrahimovic is continuing to build chemistry with his new teammates on the training field.

“He’s been interacting with everybody,” Schmid said. “You see him talking to different players all of the time and I think his interaction and how he’s been within the group has been fantastic.”

Giovani dos Santos still bothered by injury

Schmid was uncertain about the return of Giovani dos Santos.

Dos Santos suffered a hamstring injury March 11 at New York City FC. He has missed the past two games.

“I really don’t know,” Schmid said when asked about dos Santos’ return. “I know they (trainers) wanted to shut him down this week and keep him inside, and then next week I think he comes back on the field. So it might be another week, or two weeks.”

Update: SKC is tied for first place in the Western Conference and is one of four clubs to have scored 10 goals this season. That’s mostly due to the early performance of midfielder Felipe Gutierrez, who was voted MLS Player of the Month for March after scoring five goals in the first five games. The Galaxy should have some familiar faces back, with Jonathan dos Santos, Romain Alessandrini and Michael Ciani all expected to be available for selection.

Damian Calhoun is the Prep Sports Coordinator and writer for the Daily Breeze. He's also the soccer writer for the Southern California News Group, covering Major League Soccer and occasionally the U.S. national teams.